Established in 1959, the Putnam Community Medical Center is a 140-plus bed acute care facility that serves the residents of Putnam County, Fla. The medical center offers a 10-plus bed critical care department, skilled nursing and progressive care, medical and surgical units, a family birthplace center and a 24-hour emergency department. It also offers diagnostic imaging services, a workers compensation program and an outpatient rehabilitation facility. The medical center offers a wide range of health care services, including treatment for Alzheimer s disease, diabetes and sleep disorders, and weight and pain management. The medical center is a subsidiary of LifePoint Hospitals, one of the largest hospital companies in the United States with more than 50 general acute care hospitals in over 15 states. Putnam Community Medical Center is located in Palatka, Fla., and is approved by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.